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Definition of Organdies
1. organdy [n] - See also: organdy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Organdies
Literary usage of Organdies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Tariff ... Hearing[s] ... on H.R. 7456 by United States Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance (1921)
"They are higher than tho comparable and competitive organdies produced in the
United States. It is largely because of certain quality, certain reputation, ..."
2. Godey's Magazine by Louis Antoine Godey, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1896)
"2. the thing ; it is especially adapted for thin goods, such as organdies, ...
printed organdies, and other pretty goods are utilized in this manner. ..."
3. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1909)
"Their lowest price was 29c a yard, until our special sale, at 19c A yard, now a
still lower price of FIG. 48 Sheer Printed Organdies. ..."
4. Costume Design and Home Planning by Estelle Peel Izor (1916)
"... and organdies are translucent cloths of very fine threads varying in quality,
and can be found plain or with small figured designs. ..."
5. The School Journal (1895)
"Particular attention is invited to our exclusive Selections in PRINTED Organdies,
... Printed Organdies. ..."
6. Transactions of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers by National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, New England Cotton Manufacturers' Association (1899)
"It is far in advance of European finishes on organdies, laces, curtains, and
embroideries, which has enhanced the reputation of American ..."
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